Plaintiff-Side Maritime & Jones Act Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Houston, Texas seeks an experienced Plaintiff-Side Maritime & Jones Act Litigation Attorney to take ownership of a busy docket and advance cases through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., an active license, and meaningful Jones Act or maritime experience, with strong writing and client communication skills. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing.
• Meaningful hands-on Jones Act, maritime, or admiralty litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage maritime and Jones Act matters through active litigation.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, seaman status, and other maritime-specific issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage written discovery, document production, experts, records, and evidence.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to manage deadlines and move cases forward.
• Handle matters involving maritime injuries, offshore accidents, vessel incidents, wrongful death, and other complex plaintiff litigation.
• Maintain ownership of deadlines and priorities while managing a significant caseload.

Skills

Jones Act litigation

Maritime/admiralty litigation

Writing and client communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active law license in good standing

Job description

Plaintiff-Side Maritime & Jones Act Litigation Attorney

$150000 - $200000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

Plaintiff-Side Maritime Litigation | Significant Jones Act Docket | Direct Case Ownership | Experienced Trial Leadership | Houston, TX

We are an established, nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm handling significant personal injury, workplace injury, maritime, Jones Act, wrongful death, and complex civil litigation matters.

Maritime is not a small side practice here. It is one of the firm's most important and active areas, with a substantial docket involving injured seamen, offshore workers, vessel-related accidents, and other complex maritime matters. Our attorneys work in a true litigation environment where cases are actively developed, litigated, and prepared with trial in mind.

Continued demand within the maritime practice has created an opportunity for an experienced Maritime & Jones Act Litigation Attorney who already understands this specialized area of law and can step into an active docket.

This search is being handled on an exclusive basis.

Why join us?

• Maritime and Jones Act litigation is a core practice area rather than a small specialty sitting on the side of a broader PI practice.
• Work directly with highly experienced maritime and trial attorneys on significant plaintiff-side matters.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases rather than spending years in a narrow supporting role.
• Handle sophisticated matters involving seamen, offshore injuries, vessels, dredging operations, wrongful death, and other maritime claims.
• Join a firm where attorneys are expected to actively litigate cases through discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• High visibility and direct access to leadership in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Step into an existing docket with immediate, substantive work rather than waiting to build a book or internal pipeline.

Job Details

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an attorney with genuine maritime and/or Jones Act litigation experience who can quickly take ownership within a busy plaintiff-side practice.

This is not the right environment for someone who needs extensive training in the fundamentals of maritime law. The strongest candidate will already understand the unique issues involved in Jones Act and general maritime claims and will be comfortable independently advancing cases.

What You'll Do:

• Manage maritime and Jones Act matters through active litigation.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, seaman status, and other maritime-specific issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage written discovery, document production, experts, records, and evidence.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to manage deadlines and move cases forward.
• Handle matters involving maritime injuries, offshore accidents, vessel incidents, wrongful death, and other complex plaintiff litigation.
• Maintain ownership of deadlines and priorities while managing a significant caseload.

What We're Looking For:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing.
• Meaningful hands-on Jones Act, maritime, or admiralty litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side maritime or personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of discovery, depositions, motion practice, and litigation procedure.
• Ability to independently manage and advance a caseload.
• Strong writing, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation litigation environment.
• Texas licensure strongly preferred.
• Louisiana, Gulf Coast, federal court, or additional maritime-related admissions are a plus.

Location: Houston, Texas

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience; specific range to be confirmed.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.